Senior Software Design Engineer

Kingland Systems LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and perks program

Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs

Job summary

Kingland Systems LLC in Fort Myers, Florida is seeking a Senior Software Design Engineer to join their engineering team. This role combines high-level system architecture with in-depth coding and requires strong Jira proficiency.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years of software engineering experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and the ability to articulate complex ideas to stakeholders. This hybrid position allows for a flexible work environment while collaborating on innovative software solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of production-grade software engineering experience.
• Strong background in design patterns, architecture, API design, and data modeling.
• Ability to write precise technical documentation and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, scalable production code.
• Design robust software architectures and API contracts.
• Own technical handoffs, sprint readiness, and translate designs into Jira Epics.
• Lead backlog grooming and technical spikes.
• Partner with Product Managers to evaluate feasibility and scope.

Skills

Jira Proficiency

Software Engineering

System Design

Technical Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

APIs

Job description

Kingland is a leading provider of enterprise software products that help organizations manage risk, comply with regulations, and improve data quality. Our culture centers on authenticity, creativity, and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY – Senior Software Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly analytical and hands‑on Software Design Engineer to join our engineering team. This role blends high‑level system architecture with deep‑dive coding, and requires strong advocacy in Jira to drive execution from abstract vision to concrete delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Hands‑On Development: Write clean, maintainable, scalable production code; participate in code reviews; contribute to core repository development; automate build and deployment; create integration tests; identify, fix, and communicate defects.
• System & Technical Architecture: Design robust software architectures, API contracts, data models, and component workflows that support long‑term product strategy.
• Jira‑Driven Execution: Own technical handoffs, sprint readiness, and translate designs into Jira Epics, Stories, and detailed tasks with clear acceptance criteria.
• Agile Leadership & Refinement: Lead backlog grooming and technical spikes; map and prioritize dependencies, technical debt, and architectural runway.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Partner with Product Managers and Solution Architects to evaluate feasibility, scope technical effort, and decompose initiatives into sprint items.
• Mentorship and Continuous Improvement: Guide engineering principles; mentor teammates; onboard new engineers; refine practices to boost quality and velocity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering Excellence: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; 4+ years of production‑grade software engineering experience.
• Advanced Jira Proficiency: Exceptional experience structuring boards, tracking work, and maintaining a pristine backlog.
• System Design: Strong background in design patterns, architecture, API design, and data modeling.
• Documentation & Precision: Ability to write precise technical documentation and diagrams, eliminating ambiguity.
• Communication: Strong collaborative skills and ability to articulate complex trade‑offs to stakeholders and peers.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience building automated workflows or custom reporting scripts with Jira Cloud APIs.
  • Familiarity with Jira Automation rules, advanced road‑mapping, or JQL.
  • Experience guiding or mentoring junior engineers through technical design reviews.

BENEFITS

Kingland offers a comprehensive benefits and perks program that includes health and welfare, wellness, lifestyle, and total rewards. Flexible benefits are tailored to individual needs to support work‑life balance and career growth.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid position. Kingland provides modern office locations in Ames, Iowa; Clear Lake, Iowa; or Fort Myers, Florida.

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